- Most common type of housing in Russia
- Typically owned by the government or a housing cooperative
- Vary in size from one room to several rooms
- Often shared by multiple generations of the same family
Dachas
- Small houses or cottages located outside of cities
- Used as a second home or for vacationing
- Often have gardens or orchards
Izbas
- Traditional Russian wooden houses
- Typically found in rural areas
- Made of logs and decorated with intricate carvings
Khrushchyovkas
- Apartment buildings built during the Khrushchev era (1950s-1960s)
- Typically five to nine stories high
- Lack many modern conveniences, such as elevators and central heating
Panelki
- Apartment buildings built using prefabricated concrete panels
- Typically ten to sixteen stories high
- More modern than Khrushchevkas, but still lack many amenities
Stalinkas
- Apartment buildings built during the Stalin era (1930s-1950s)
- Typically seven to fourteen stories high
- More spacious and luxurious than Khrushchevkas and panelki